Upcoming Xbox One games we can’t wait to play

A new Xbox doesn’t just mean new hardware, it also means a ton of new games are on the way. Here is a quick look at the upcoming Xbox One games that we’re most looking forward to playing.

One of the great things about this next generation of consoles is the ease with which game developers will be able to make their titles cross platform. The x86 architecture to the Xbox One will ensure that we’ll get games that are not only cross platform, but don’t suffer from the Day 1 rush that often ends in release titles that aren’t so great. It’s clear, based on what we’ve seen so far. that throughout the next year there’s going to be quite a few interesting games for this next generation console.

Xbox One exclusives

While Microsoft is sure to have their staple titles available for the Xbox One, there’s some exciting exclusives that don’t have Halo or Forza in the name.

Ryse: Son of Rome – A visually stunning fighter that puts you in control of a Roman legion, with elements of battlefield-wide strategy as well as one on one combat in the trailers we’ve seen so far. Ryse looks like it could be a really unique take on the army combat genre, as long as we’re not drowning in Quick Time Events.

Killer Instinct – If for no other reason than sheer nostalgia, this game is pretty high on our list. The side scrolling one on one fighter has gotten a serious gameplay and graphics overhaul, while making it clear that this is still the game we all remember from our childhood.

Titanfall – While this is technically a Microsoft exclusive and not an Xbox One exclusive, with releases planned for the 360 and the PC, Titanfall is a fantastic looking futuristic shooter with a serious eye on multiplayer. This is also one of the big titles to take advantage of Microsoft’s cloud gaming services for the Xbox One, and so far it looks like it will be a ton of fun.

Multi-platform greatness

The list of games that will be available for both the One and the PS4 that have been announced already make it clear that no matter which console you choose, we all win.

The Division – The latest game to come from a Tom Clancy universe is strangely futuristic and set in the past at the same time. This shooter puts you in the middle of a world where a virus has crippled most of the US, and your team must step in and set things right. Everything from the HUD to the futuristic map layouts from the perspective of the character all feel like a great game to try out.

Watch Dogs – Possibly the most anticipated game from the console launches so far this year, Watch Dogs sets you up as a hacker on a mission. The open world game gives you a smartphone capable of hacking just about anything, and a storyline that makes sure you’ll use it anytime you can to avoid getting shot to pieces. The multitplayer and player vs player aspects to the game are also very exciting, but it’s not been made entirely clear how well they tie into the core game yet.

The Elder Scrolls Online – Each of the Elder Scrolls titles has been better designed and more popular than the last, and now it looks like we’ll be able to take on this world in a whole new way. An Elder Scrolls MMO is either going to be absolutely incredible or just mostly great, and with this game coming out on multiple platforms at the same time it is clear that there will be a ton of people eager to play when this game drops.

Kingdom Hearts III

Cautiously optimistic

There were a couple of titles announced recently that could be really great, but have equal potential to be really disappointing. We’ve got our hopes up, just not quite as high as some of the others.

The Crew – A new take on the racing game, where you roam around in an open world and form a crew with other online players. As a crew, you can complete various challenges from street racing to big vehicle takedowns where you rob a truck Fast and Furious style for cash. It’s a great way to bring co-op gameplay to racing, and it looks like a lot of fun even if you’re not a huge fan of car games, but it’s not clear how the game would stay interesting after you rob your tenth tractor trailer full of computers.

Kingdom Hearts 3 – It’s hard not to get excited about the first KH title for the Xbox, but so far there’s very little information about the actual game. The video that has been released brought back some of our favorite characters, but at this point a lot of the plot of the series has been distributed amongst Nintendo DS and 3DS games that most Xbox One owners are unlikely to have played. There’s a delicate balance here between catering to the hardcore fans of the franchise and making a game that is fun for people who have never played before.

Which Xbox One titles are you most excited for? Are you eagerly awaiting the answer to why Master Chief is wearing a dusty cowl, or are you pricing out your next vehicle simulation rig for Forza? Sound off in the comments!